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For all that I have thus uttered I have no regret or apology, but rather joy and satisfaction.
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Sumner expresses satisfaction and pride in his statements regarding justice and freedom.
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Men are erring and mortal; principles are steadfast and immortal.
Far above any flickering light or battle-lantern of party is the everlasting sun of Truth, in whose beams are the duties of men.
It is larger than the entire profit of all the commerce and manufactures of the world.
I am opposed to a tariff for protection merely, and not for revenue."--Letter to John K.
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